Once you’ve started a new Minecraft game on your computer or device, you will need to move through the world using a mouse or other controls. The way you move in Minecraft differs greatly depending upon the edition you have downloaded.

Steps

Method1

Moving in PC/Mac/Raspberry Pi Editions

1

Connect your mouse and keyboard to your computer before you open your existing Minecraft game. Mouse control is likely to be easier than a track pad in controlling your movement.

2

Move the mouse. As you do so, the camera will point toward the direction in which you’ve moved. Continue to point your mouse in the direction you want to go, and you will move with it.

3

Opt for keyboard shortcuts in place of mouse control. The following are the default settings:

To move forward, press the “w” key.

To move backward, press the “s” key.

To strafe, or move sideways, to the left, press the “a.”

To strafe to the right, the default key is “d.”

To jump, press the spacebar.

4

Enter Creative Mode to enable movement in flight. Press the spacebar twice to enter Fly Mode. Use the directional default shortcuts (w,s,a,d) to move while in flight.

5

Press the Shift button on the left side of your keyboard to sneak while walking. You can also use this button to lose altitude while in flying in Creative Mode.

6

Change your keyboard default settings through the Options menu. Select “Controls” and then choose a different key for each direction or type of movement.